Two men arrested, drugs and weapons seized following execution of search warrant

March 15, 2020
Rexton, New Brunswick

News release

Two men from Rexton, N.B. have been arrested and a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia and weapons seized following the execution of a search warrant at a residence in Rexton, N.B.

On the morning of March 14, 2020, members of the Southeast District RCMP`s Crime Reduction Unit, Richibucto RCMP and the RCMP's Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at a home on North Street. During the search, police seized a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia and weapons.

A 35-year-old man and a 40-year-old man were arrested during a traffic stop near the residence. Both men are in custody and are scheduled to appear in Moncton Provincial Court on March 18.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Contact information

Sgt. Maxime Babineau
Richibucto Detachment
Southeast District RCMP
506-523-4611

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